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Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Outflows Deepen as Solana and XRP Stay Resilient

Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their losing streak as large redemptions dominated another risk-off session. In contrast, solana and XRP quietly absorbed fresh inflows, underscoring selective investor appetite. Risk-off Mood Persists With Heavy Bitcoin and Ether ETF Redemptions Selling pressure remained firmly in control as crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pushed deeper into the red. The

FTX Star Witness Caroline Ellison Transferred to Community Confinement After 11 Months in Prison

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has been moved from Danbury FCI to community confinement after serving 11 months of her two‑year sentence, a shift the Bureau of Prisons confirmed without disclosing her location. Ellison Moved to Halfway House Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of the defunct venture capital firm Alameda Research and key witness

Celebrating One Year of Hashrate Redirect™: How Abundant Mines Redefined Uptime and Protected Millions in Client Bitcoin Rewards

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Celebrating One Year of Hashrate Redirect™: How Abundant Mines Redefined Uptime and Protected Millions in Client Bitcoin Rewards
Hood River County, Oregon – December 16th, 2025 – This month last year, Abundant Mines quietly began to launch a feature that would go on to change how the bitcoin mining industry defines performance. Today, the company is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Hashrate Redirect™, a pioneering system that ensures clients continue earning bitcoin even
This post Celebrating One Year of Hashrate Redirect™: How Abundant Mines Redefined Uptime and Protected Millions in Client Bitcoin Rewards first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.

American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC

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American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC
American Bitcoin says they’ve surpassed 5,000 BTC in holdings, ranking among the top 20 public bitcoin treasury companies.
This post American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Enters Top 20 Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Holds 5,098 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Undervalued

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Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Undervalued
Exceptional opportunity in Bitcoin treasury companies: Asymmetric upside if BTC rebounds. MSTR could hit $500/share in bullish scenario.
This post Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Undervalued first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

DMCC and Crypto.com Partner to Advance Commodities Tokenization in Dubai

Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed at leveraging blockchain technology to transform commodities trading. The Memorandum of Understanding will explore reducing settlement friction, improving price transparency, and broadening market access across

Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns for Axelar Holders

Circle, the prominent issuer of USDC stablecoin, announced its arrangement to acquire Interop Labs, the developer of Axelar network, triggering controversy on social media regarding token and equity ownership implications that potentially impact tokenholders. Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns About the Future of Axelar The Facts Circle, the issuer of USDC, is preparing

Bitcoin Price Bleeds Below $89,000 After Grim Weekend 

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Bitcoin Price Bleeds Below $89,000 After Grim Weekend 
Bitcoin price slipped below $90,000 during typically thin Sunday trading, magnifying downside volatility as traders pulled back risk ahead of a heavy week of U.S. economic data.
This post Bitcoin Price Bleeds Below $89,000 After Grim Weekend  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Makes Second Straight $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Makes Second Straight $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy
Strategy, the world’s largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, just bought another $1 billion worth of bitcoin. The company did the same last week.
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Makes Second Straight $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Nubank Seeks to Acquire Traditional Bank to Satisfy Brazilian Regulatory Requirements

According to recent reports, Nubank is strategically pursuing the acquisition of a small bank in Brazil, driven by new regulatory restrictions that prohibit fintech companies from using banking-related names without an official banking license. As an alternative approach, the company could also pursue obtaining a direct banking license to comply with these regulatory requirements. Nubank

Fed Cuts 0.25pt, Bitcoin Defense, and More — Week in Review

Fed Cuts 0.25pt, Bitcoin Not a Tulip, JPMorgan Blockchain Breakthrough, Do Kwon Sentenced, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by a quarter point on Dec. 10, 2025, aligning with CME futures pricing, commentators argued that bitcoin is not a speculative “tulip” despite enduring

Juventus Rejects Tether’s Bid, Maintains Family Ownership

Agnelli family firmly declines Tether’s €1 billion (over $1.17 billion) acquisition offer for Juventus, emphasizing club’s historical significance and independence. Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer headquartered in El Salvador, proposed an all-cash offer to purchase Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus, valuing the club at over €1 billion with a 21% share premium. Exor CEO John

Brazil’s Largest Bank Updates Bitcoin Portfolio Recommendations

Itau, Brazil’s largest bank, now recommends allocating up to 3% of investment portfolios to bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency’s underwhelming performance in 2025. The bank’s recent report emphasizes bitcoin’s potential as a portfolio diversifier and hedge against fluctuations in Brazilian reais. Itau Unibanco’s Latest Report Advises Investors to Hold up to 3% of Their Portfolios in

Sangha Energizes 20 MW Texas Solar Bitcoin Mine Amid Record-Low Hashprice Pressure

Sangha Renewables has energized a 20-megawatt bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, marking the company’s latest effort to pair renewable generation with flexible data-center load. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. The project, located in Ector

TRM Labs Underscores Venezuela’s Positive Crypto Adoption in a Risky Ecosystem

In a recent report, TRM Labs sustained that organic adoption dominates trading volumes, as stablecoins have become a key driver for Venezuelans navigating economic instability and exclusion from traditional global settlements and payments platforms, even in an ecosystem with structural risks. TRM Labs: Venezuela’s Organic Crypto Adoption Surpasses Illicit Activity TRM Labs, a global blockchain

Coinbase is About to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks: Report

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Coinbase is About to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks: Report
Coinbase is reportedly set to launch its own prediction markets with Kalshi, alongside potential tokenized stock offerings.
This post Coinbase is About to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value 

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Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value 
Bitcoin pulled back after the Fed’s mixed signals, even as Vanguard expanded access to spot BTC ETFs amid a skeptical view of crypto.
This post Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Five Crypto Firms Win Conditional Approvals as National Trust Banks, Including Fidelity and BitGo

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Five Crypto Firms Win Conditional Approvals as National Trust Banks, Including Fidelity and BitGo
The OCC has conditionally approved five crypto firms — Ripple, Circle, Fidelity Digital Assets, BitGo, and Paxos — to become national trust banks, advancing the integration of digital assets into U.S. federal banking.
This post Five Crypto Firms Win Conditional Approvals as National Trust Banks, Including Fidelity and BitGo first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

9 Ways MSCI’s Proposed Digital Asset Rule Could Undermine Index Neutrality

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9 Ways MSCI’s Proposed Digital Asset Rule Could Undermine Index Neutrality
A proposed MSCI digital asset rule risks distorting index neutrality by redefining operating companies using balance-sheet thresholds instead of fundamentals.
This post 9 Ways MSCI’s Proposed Digital Asset Rule Could Undermine Index Neutrality first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

MEXC Research: 81% of Global Privacy Coin Trading Volume Originates from MENA, CIS, and Southeast Asia

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, December 10, 2025 – The Global Privacy Asset Report 2025, released by MEXC Research, highlights that 2025 has marked an unprecedented resurgence of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Amid a sharp pivot in market sentiment, 2025 is fast emerging as the year in which cryptocurrency investors reclaim

Trust Wallet Launches Instant Crypto Purchases With Revolut Across Europe

Revolut partners with Trust Wallet to enable seamless, fee-free cryptocurrency buying for European users. Trust Wallet has integrated Revolut as a payment provider, allowing users across the European Economic Area (EEA) to instantly purchase cryptocurrencies like bitcoin ( BTC), ethereum ( ETH), and solana ( SOL). The partnership connects two major financial platforms, with Trust

What is a Bitcoin Treasury Company?

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What is a Bitcoin Treasury Company?
Bitcoin treasury companies are redefining capital preservation. By placing bitcoin at the center of their balance sheet strategy, these firms unlock access to capital and absorb bitcoin’s supply.
This post What is a Bitcoin Treasury Company? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Use of Crypto Wallets

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Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Use of Crypto Wallets
Swedish fintech Klarna is partnering with Stripe-owned Privy to develop crypto wallet features, building on its recent KlarnaUSD stablecoin launch.
This post Klarna Partners With Privy to Explore Use of Crypto Wallets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Satsuma Technology Sells 579 Bitcoin Ahead of Planned LSE Uplisting

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Satsuma Technology Sells 579 Bitcoin Ahead of Planned LSE Uplisting
Satsuma Technology sold nearly half its 1,199 BTC treasury, raising £40 million, alongside major board changes ahead of a London Stock Exchange uplisting.
This post Satsuma Technology Sells 579 Bitcoin Ahead of Planned LSE Uplisting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Report

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65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Report
Corporate Bitcoin treasuries swung into widespread unrealized losses in November, as Bitcoin’s brief drop below $90,000 left roughly 65% of measurable corporate holders in the red.
This post 65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Superstate Launches Onchain Direct Issuance Programs for Tokenized Shares on Solana and Ethereum

Financial technology firm enables SEC-registered companies to raise capital on Ethereum and Solana using stablecoins, streamlining public market infrastructure. Superstate announced its Direct Issuance Programs, allowing public companies to conduct capital raises directly on blockchain platforms. The program enables companies to issue tokenized shares instantly to KYC-verified investors using stablecoins, with real-time shareholder registry updates

A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch

Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to the region’s significant crypto market presence, with South Korea being the second-largest

American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club

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American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club
American Bitcoin Corp. added 416 bitcoin to its reserve, bringing total holdings to 4,783 BTC, while ProCap Financial increased its stack to 5,000 BTC.
This post American Bitcoin Adds 416 BTC, Holdings Near 4,800; ProCap Hits 5,000 Bitcoin Club first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code

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Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code
A case for pardoning the Samourai developers: correcting a misapplied law and protecting the future of non-custodial, open-source software.
This post Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Zack Shapiro.

Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

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Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive is looking to raise $500 million via sales of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock to buy more bitcoin.
This post Strive Lines Up $500 Million Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Allora Integrates the TRON Network, Bringing Decentralized AI-Powered Forecasts to Developers

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. New York, December 10, 2025 — Allora, the intelligence network that combines many AI models into a smarter, adaptive system, today announced that Allora Predictive Intelligence is now live on the TRON network. With this integration, TRON developers can now access decentralized, AI-powered forecasts natively on-chain,

ECB Plans Digital Euro Launch by 2029 to Enhance European Strategic Autonomy

European Central Bank outlines comprehensive strategy for digital euro implementation, targeting first issuance by 2029 with pilot exercises beginning in 2027. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced its comprehensive digital euro strategy on December 9, 2025, detailing plans to develop a digital currency that complements physical cash while addressing Europe’s strategic technological independence. The proposed

Bitcoin Is a Relief, Not a Theory: Pakistan’s Case for Crypto Adoption

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Bitcoin Is a Relief, Not a Theory: Pakistan’s Case for Crypto Adoption
Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib argued that in Pakistan bitcoin is not a speculative theory but a practical financial lifeline — offering inflation protection, permissionless access for the unbanked and a means for global payments.
This post Bitcoin Is a Relief, Not a Theory: Pakistan’s Case for Crypto Adoption first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

No, Stablecoins Don’t Aid Criminals in Laundering Money Directly – but Banks Want You to Think So

A recent New York Times piece misleadingly suggests that stablecoins facilitate money laundering by criminal actors. However, the article reveals that crypto-to-cash conversion services and inadequate compliance measures by financial companies are the primary mechanisms enabling such activities. Stablecoins are Not Aiding Money Launderers, Weak Compliance Is The Facts A recent article published by The

Hacken Releases MEXC’s Audit, Confirms Full Asset Backing and Strengthened Transparency Standards

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, December 9, 2025 — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, has published its latest independent Proof of Reserves (PoR) report conducted by blockchain security and audit firm Hacken. MEXC continues to safeguard core

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The company simultaneously appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing

CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets

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CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets
The CFTC launched a U.S. pilot program allowing Bitcoin to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets.
This post CFTC Launches Pilot Program Allowing Bitcoin To Be Used as Collateral In Derivatives Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Briefly Surges Past $92,000 As ‘Bitcoin Breaks 4-Year Cycle’  

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Bitcoin Price Briefly Surges Past $92,000 As ‘Bitcoin Breaks 4-Year Cycle’  
The Bitcoin price jumped past $92,000 this morning as Bernstein and JPMorgan signal a longer-term bullish outlook
This post Bitcoin Price Briefly Surges Past $92,000 As ‘Bitcoin Breaks 4-Year Cycle’   first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy ($MSTR) Buys Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

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Strategy ($MSTR) Buys Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin
Strategy purchased 10,624 bitcoin for about $963 million last week, lifting its total holdings to 660,624 BTC as shares edged higher alongside a modest rebound in bitcoin prices.
This post Strategy ($MSTR) Buys Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bybit and Circle Partner to Expand Global USDC Adoption

Cryptocurrency exchange and stablecoin issuer collaborate to enhance USDC liquidity and regulatory-compliant digital asset services. UAE-licensed platform Bybit announced a strategic partnership with Circle on December 8, 2025, aimed at expanding USDC accessibility across global markets. The collaboration will enhance USDC liquidity in spot and derivatives markets, with plans to integrate the stablecoin across Bybit’s

Wisdomtree Launches Tokenized Equity Options Strategy Fund for Crypto-Native Investors

Financial innovator introduces digital fund offering institutional-grade options overlay strategy through blockchain-enabled investment platform. Wisdomtree announced the launch of its Equity Premium Income Digital Fund (EPXC), expanding its suite of tokenized assets for both retail and institutional investors. The fund aims to track the Volos U.S. Large Cap Target 2.5% PutWrite Index, offering a strategy

Real-World Asset Market Cools off With a 1.09% Pullback This Month

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) slipped slightly this month, with total distributed value falling 1.09% as $268 million quietly exited the sector since the first of November. Worldwide RWA Value Eases Lower Tokenized RWAs—onchain versions of traditional financial (TradFi) instruments like treasuries, commodities, private credit, public equity, and corporate debt—continued expanding in breadth even as total

Aster Unveils Ambitious Roadmap for Early 2026

Aster has revealed its first-half 2026 roadmap, outlining major upgrades across infrastructure, token utility, and ecosystem development. The plan follows a milestone-packed 2025 and prepares the platform for its transition into a full-fledged DeFi network. 2026 Product Roadmap Charts Bold Course for Aster Aster has published its H1 2026 roadmap, outlining the next stage of

Ramp Network Secures MiCAR License From Central Bank of Ireland

Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited, operator of Ramp Network, has secured Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland. A Single License for 27 Countries Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited, the company behind the financial technology (fintech) platform Ramp Network, has secured authorization as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) from the Central Bank of

Bitget Releases Major Upgrades to GetAgent With Smarter Responses and Free Access for All Users

This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, December 5, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a major upgrade to GetAgent, its AI-powered trading assistant. The update introduces a more flexible answering engine, a streamlined user interface, and a significant expansion of membership quotas, making advanced AI trading tools

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion
Strive Asset Management warned MSCI that its plan to exclude bitcoin-heavy companies from major benchmarks could create inconsistent results due to differing accounting standards.
This post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Urges MSCI to Rethink Bitcoin Index Exclusion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.